Qatar’s commitment to humanitarian efforts in disaster-affected and conflict-hit areas stands out. One can say it is the most actively involved in mediation efforts, which Qatar has described as a moral obligation on several occasions. Besides, offering assistance in resolving armed conflicts reflects the country’s desire to uphold ethical standards rooted in deep religious conviction and a commitment to peace and stability regionally and globally.
Yesterday, the Qatar Fund for Development, in cooperation with the Qatar Amiri Air Force, sent 45 tonnes of food aid baskets to assist 750 affected families in the Somaliland region to address the difficult conditions as a result of drought, in addition to the fire that erupted in the main market of the capital Hargeisa. The fire has destroyed hundreds of businesses in the densely crowded market with 28 people reportedly injured.
In a statement to QNA, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development Khalifa Al Kuwari said: “This urgent assistance comes to play an important role in alleviating the severity of this humanitarian disaster for the affected and most needy people in the Somaliland region, especially after the fire that erupted in the main market of the capital Hargeisa recently, which affected in an unprecedented way the food security of the region, in addition to the drought that hit the region.”
Last year, Qatar sent a significant delegation to Hargeisa to meet with Somaliland President Muse Bihi in Hargeisa. The Qatari delegation was led by the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism and Mediation in Conflict Resolution, H E Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani. Over the years, Qatar has, through the Qatar Red Crescent Society, Qatar Fund For Development, and many other organisations helped people in need across the world, from Asia to Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Earlier this month, Qatar announced the allocation of $5m through the QFFD for humanitarian aid to support Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons, stressing the difficult humanitarian situation faced by millions of refugees in light of the continuing escalation and tension that requires the solidarity of the international community. Also, recent reports have disclosed that QFFD is in talks to support Yemen’s electricity sector.
A few days ago, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) rallied emergency response at the camps of internally displaced people (IDPs) affected by flooding and storms in northern Syria. It is worth mentioning that Qatar continues to drive a policy of mediation and stability to avoid the catastrophic humanitarian emergencies the world is in today.
